A puck flew inches by hockey commentator Pierre McGuire's face during an NHL game Monday.The Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning were playing when the puck went airborne into an unprotected area by players where McGuire was standing.A slow-motion camera showed just how close it was, with McGuire also leaning away.The Daily Beast reported the 57-year-old TV veteran remained calm about the incident, saying, “You can’t get involved in the field of play.”Tampa Bay won 5-1 in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio —

A puck flew inches by hockey commentator Pierre McGuire's face during an NHL game Monday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning were playing when the puck went airborne into an unprotected area by players where McGuire was standing.

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A slow-motion camera showed just how close it was, with McGuire also leaning away.

The Daily Beast reported the 57-year-old TV veteran remained calm about the incident, saying, “You can’t get involved in the field of play.”